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A Practical Way to Increase Access to Mobile Technology Regardless of Age

A Principal's Reflections

Even though the cost of mobile devices has gone down, considerable purchasing challenges persist. With that being said I do want to share a pretty cool and practical idea I stumbled upon during one of my coaching visits with Wells Elementary School. As my wife was preparing to upgrade her iPhone, she asked me if I wanted to as well.

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20 Best Learning Apps for Kids

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Mobile apps have made it super easy for kids to learn in fun and engaging ways, anywhere anytime. Compatibility: Android/ iOS (iPhone, iPad); Price: Free 2. Compatibility: Android/ iOS (iPhone, iPad); Price: Free, offers in-app purchases 3. Compatibility: Android/ iOS (iPhone, iPad, Mac); Price: Free, offers in-app purchases 4.

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Cool Cat Teacher’s 31 Favorite Everyday Tools I’m Using Right Now #edtech

The CoolCatTeacher

Check out Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen’s show on iPad apps for elementary classrooms. DJI Phone Camera Gimbal from OSMO Mobile [link] – the price has dropped from $399 to $299 from when I bought it so the price I stated in the podcast is actually lower now – a handheld “tripod” for smartphones.

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How Gamification Through Mobile Apps Can Improve Student Engagement

EmergingEdTech

Elementary education in the 19th century was just about teaching children some basic learning, usually the ability to read. When the 20th century came, the education system changed and was centered. Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].

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Class Tech Tips: Adobe Spark Activities for Elementary Students

techlearning

This post includes a handful of Adobe Spark activities for elementary students! Each of these open-ended creation tools are available on the web through Adobe Spark’s website, or as individual mobile apps for iOS (iPads and iPhones). This free and easy-to-use creation tool is now available for students of all ages.

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5 Ways Adobe Premiere Rush Encourages Creativity in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

I love that this works with their individual mobile phone cameras. However, I am more familiar with iPhones. Additionally, even if we are only working on mobile devices, students can make a full video with b-roll and music on any of their devices. To access these features, just toggle from Auto to Pro.

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Technology in Education and Opportunity Cost

Reading By Example

Distractions and inappropriate use seemed to be the common reason for some of the administrators’ disdain for students’ mobile devices. My administrative career began in 2011 which is around the time that iPhones started to come into prominence. I empathized, as a former junior high school assistant principal.